Methane on chlorination in sunlight gives: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Methane on chlorination in sunlight gives:
A. Ethane
B. Methyl chloride and HCl
C. Carbon tetrachloride only
D. Acetylene
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
CH₄ + Cl₂ → CH₃Cl + HCl (substitution). Further substitution yields CH₂Cl₂, CHCl₃, CCl₄. Sunlight provides free radicals.

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